Reopen Dry Lagoon Campground Fundraiser
Kayak Zak’s invites the community to join us for free guided kayak tours in tandem sit-on-top kayaks on Sunday, April 12, 2015 in continuation of fundraising efforts to reopen Dry Lagoon Hike-in Campground. There will also be a guided interpretative hike led by State Parks starting at 10 a.m. Note: foul weather will cancel.
It has been three years since the 2012 budget cuts left Humboldt Lagoons State Park unable to sustain the Dry Lagoon Campground. In 2013 Kayak Zak’s partnered with HSU Recreation students and Explore North Coast to reopen the boat-in sites at Stone Lagoon. Last fall Kayak Zak’s and HSU’s Recreation students held a fundraiser for the Dry Lagoon Campground, and we are at it again this spring to raise the final funds necessary to bring the revival of this campsite to fruition. Tours are offered free with donations being accepted for the “Humboldt Lagoons State Park Fund” which has been set up through Humboldt Area Foundation at: www.hafoundation.org/donations/donations.php
PADDLE: Meet at the Humboldt Lagoons Visitor Center at 115336 Highway 101, Trinidad at Stone Lagoon. All kayak tours require registration, so please arrive 30 minutes early. Call in advance to reserve a spot, otherwise first-come-first served. Kayak tours begin at 9:30 a.m. and noon; include brief safety training, paddles, life jackets and tour guides. Wear clothing and shoes that can get wet and bring spare change of clothes. Wetsuits and other rental gear will be available at regular rental prices. All ages are welcome. Difficulty: Easy
HIKE: Meet at the Dry Lagoon Parking Lot at 9:30 a.m. This guided interpretative walk will begin at 10 a.m. The hike is approximately 5 miles round-trip and includes some gradient. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring snacks and drinking water. The trail may be damp. Difficulty: Moderate
The North Coast’s grassroots activism has seen nature’s immeasurable beauty through time and time again. Dry Lagoon Primitive Hike-in Campground is located eight miles north of Patrick’s Point. The Campground needs new picnic tables, bear boxes, fire rings, and trail maintenance. Last year, with our grassroots collaborative effort, the community raised the money to reopen the Stone Lagoon boat-in campground and families have enjoyed it all year! The Kayak Zak’s and HSU student partnership invites all members of the community to see firsthand the value and importance of the Dry Lagoon Campground. Come out and take advantage of this free-of-charge opportunity and please consider donating to the Humboldt Lagoons State Park Fund.
What: Free Guided Tours or a Free Guided Hike– Donations Accepted
Why: Reopen Dry Lagoon Hike-in Campground
When: Sunday, April 12, 2015: Kayak at 9:30 a.m. and noon; Hike at 10 a.m.
Where: 115336 Highway 101, Trinidad, CA 95570
Who: Kayak Zak’s (707) 498-1130
Website: www.kayakzak.com Email: info@kayakzak.com
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